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The former Head of State purportedly stole Nigeria's money running into billions of dollars but died even before spending his loot. ridoola.blogspot.com

A group of young professionals has obtained expression of interest and nomination forms for Mr Peter Obi to vie for the presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for an end to the murders, kidnappings and sexual assaults by rival cult groups which have spiralled in states, particularly in Ogun. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the agency has acquired new mechanical devices to further check substandard drugs. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The gameshow launched over 50 years ago on CBS. ridoola.blogspot.com

The Lagos State Government says it will divert traffic at Kayode/Ogunmokun Streets, Mushin. from April 2 until July 20 for the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line Project. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Annie's brother alleges that his sister turned him to a slave during the period he worked for her. ridoola.blogspot.com

Kyari's presence in Kuje reportedly generates excitement among inmates, who had had encounters with him. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

It also accused Buhari of looking on as security operatives continued to carry out unjustified killings of South-East youths. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has called on well meaning Nigerians to support the Army in caring for hospitalised victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Wednesday said that it had paid nothing less than N38billion as accrued pension rights to 9,865 retirees from May 2019 till date . ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman on Wednesday in Abuja, attributed his emergence at the party’s March 26, National Convention as God’s wish. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Annie Idibia describes her elder brother as a lazy and entitled man. ridoola.blogspot.com

Credible reports indicate that Russian armed forces have used cluster munitions in populated areas of Ukraine, at least two dozen times since they invaded on Feb. 24, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet has said. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Mr Kayode Ojo, has lauded the timely intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari in resolving the crisis within the party ahead of its just concluded National Convention. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

A drone was reported to be flying around the residence of the Smiths. ridoola.blogspot.com

Wike says Nigerians and the PDP do not need persons that will chicken out when intimidated by the APC. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Former Governor of Kano state, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he obtained the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) membership form. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The short film follows the release of his fourth studio movie album. R&B singer Praiz has debuted a short film following the debut of his anticipated fourth studio album ‘Reckless’. Reckless short film The short film directed by renowned filmmaker Ifan Michael with screenplay by Cheta Chukwu, features BBNaija reality TV star Liquorose. The celebrity dancer stars as a femme fatale who holds the heart of the singer. Costume and production design are credited to Michael. ’Reckless’ short film debuts ahead of the release of the official music video of the same title. Watch the video: RECKLESS (SHORT FILM ) ridoola.blogspot.com

The former Governor of Kwara State took to Twitter on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to condemn the attack. Former President of the Senate and presidential hopeful, Bukola Saraki has condemned the bandits’ attack on the Abuja-Kaduna bound train on the night of Monday, March 28, 2022. The train with over 900 passengers on board derailed after the improvised explosive device planted on the rail track by terrorists exploded. Several passengers sustained injuries in the incident which happened between Katari and Rijana train stations, en route Kaduna from Abuja. Reacting to the attack, Saraki called for real solutions to address insecurity in the country to stop the incessant killings of innocent Nigerians. The former Governor of Kwara State took to Twitter on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to condemn the attack. twitter.com He said: “I am monitoring the reports of the bombing of the Abuja-Kaduna train tracks with great concern. We need real solutions to address this menace and end the loss ...

The Federal Government, says it remains committed to articulating policies that will attract responsible, inclusive, balanced and sustainable investments into the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Evelyn Ngige , said this while opening a meeting with stakeholders from the North, on review of the draft on Nigeria Investment Policy, on Monday in Kano. Represented by the Director, Investment Promotion Department in the ministry, Mrs Olukemi Arodudu , the permanent secretary said that the stakeholders’ meeting would also hold in Lagos and Enugu. According to Ngige, the engagement is part of the process of developing Nigeria’s first ever investment policy. She explained that until now, Nigeria’s investment regime was governed by the enabling Acts of the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission and other agencies of government. “This has made it difficult for would-be investors to accurately determine what Nigeria’s Investment Policy...

It's reported that the bandits might have abducted some of the passengers. A Kaduna-bound rail track was reportedly bombed by bandits on Monday, March 28, 2022. According to Punch, the Kaduna-bound train with over 900 passengers on board derailed after the improvised explosive device planted by the terrorists exploded. The newspaper reported that the bandits might have abducted some of the passengers. This is coming two days after terrorists attacked the Kaduna International Airport. Confirming the incident, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Cooperation , Fidet Okhiria said he could not give much information about the incident because “ information concerning the attack was still sketchy." “From the reports we have gotten, most of the passengers have gone into hiding and the officials on board are yet to give us a report of the situation. ”There are reports of gunshots and the train derailed due to the attack,” he said. According to NAN, the incident happ...

March 18, 2022, Lagos, Nigeria : Quickteller, the leading consumer digital payments platform of Interswitch Group has announced the launch of its music talent hunt show called Quickteller ‘Barz and Notes’, and talented Nigerians who are songwriters and singers, interested in pursuing a music career are enjoined to send in their entries. To be a part of the maiden edition of the show, interested individuals need to follow just three simple steps: First, join the Quickteller community on Instagram by clicking the 'follow' button. Second, share a video of yourself singing an original song; and lastly, share the video on social media using the hashtags #QuicktellerBANTS and #QTBarzAndNotes. The criteria for selection will include originality, vocals, style/genre of music, creativity, flexibility, willingness to evolve, and the ability to leverage on value. Quickteller Launches New Music Talent Platform, Announces Call for Entries The show, which will run for six (6) weeks, wi...

Stewart is demanding spousal support from the 51-year-old actor and comedian. American actor and comedian Anthony Anderson and her wife Alvina Stewart have called it quits after 22 years of marriage. Stewart filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Courts, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their breakup, according to documents obtained by The Blast on Monday, March 28, 2022. In the document, Stewart requested spousal support from the 51-year-old actor. American comedian Anthony Anderson and ex-wife Alvina Stewart [HollywoodLife] "All gifts and inheritance, all assets, earnings, accumulations, and debts acquired by Petitioner prior to the date of marriage and after the date of separation, the exact nature and extent of which are unknown,” the documents reportedly state. This is not the first time she will be filing for divorce from the comedian. Stewart first filed for divorce in 2015, dismissed the petition and got back with Anderson. Crisis started b...

The rapper was arrested in 2020 for beating his girlfriend to a pulp. The domestic violence suit filed against Nigerian music star Sanni Goriola also known as Lil Frosh by his girlfriend, Okeoghene Iyomaterie has been withdrawn. Lil Frosh was arrested in 2020 for beating his girlfriend to a pulp. In a post shared via her Instagram Stories on Monday, March 28, 2022, Okeoghene revealed that she has dropped the suit against the rapper. Domestic violence: Lil Frosh and girlfriend settles as she withdraws case from court "I want to thank everyone that stood by me throughout the incident between Lil Frosh and I. I will also like to state that the case between I and Lil Frosh has been withdrawn from the court and we are on good terms. Thank you," she wrote. The rapper also took to his Instagram page where he shared a letter from his lawyer notifying everyone that the matter has been reconciled. Domestic violence: Lil Frosh and girlfriend settles as she withdraws case from...

Davido now has over twenty three million followers on Instagram. Since the introduction of social media apps into our lives, Instagram has become the most reliable when it comes to keeping up with your favourite celebrity. From their daily activities, personal lives, drama, style, fashion and sometimes weird humour, you can be sure to get all the juice from their pages. On our list today, we will be sharing with you the ten most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram. 1 Davido (23.3M) Nigerian music star Davido [Instagram/Davido] For the fifth year running, Nigerian music Davido, has remained the most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram. Interestingly, he has more followers on Instagram than some of the biggest celebrities around the world. Nigerian music star Davido and his three children [Instagram/Davido] If you want to know all about his massive wealth, career growth, music projects and tours, be sure to have your notification turned on. David also gives the be...

The minister said Buhari asked him why he didn't go to Ghana to watch the first leg of the playoff. Sunday Dare, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari may attend the 2022 World Cup Qualifier playoff between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Star of Ghana today. The crucial match will kick off at 6:00 pm Nigerian time. Dare said this president may possibly show up at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja to drum support for the Super Eagles against Ghana’s Black Stars. “I was in Lagos on Tuesday, March 22, and the President asked me why was I not in Ghana and I realized that the President also knows that there is a Ghana match,” the minister was quoted to have said. Dare said the president has not given him 100 percent assurance that he would attend the second leg but he is “ likely going to show up here on the 29th as a surprise.” Meanwhile, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Nigeria Footba...

The actor says violence in all its forms is poisonous and destructive. Actor Will Smith has finally tendered the long awaited apology to Chris Rock for his infamous Oscars punch. The 53-year-old actor took to his social media handles with a statement expressing regret for his viral outburst. Will Smith IG posts [Instagram] " Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable," Smith shared in a statement. " Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally. I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. "There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness. I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watch...

The Swedish audio streaming platform and media giant cites Russia’s ‘fake news’ law as the reason why. Spotify has suspended its streaming service in Russia due to a new law passed that makes it illegal to discredit the Russian military’s actions against its neighbouring country Ukraine. Alongside major services, companies and organisations pulling their resources from Russia, Spotify is going the extra mile to make a stern statement against the restriction of free speech and press within Russia's media space. Earlier this month, the company closed its office indefinitely in response to what it termed Russia’s “unprovoked attack on Ukraine.” Spotify Technology SA said today that it’s getting out of Russia, citing the new law. “Spotify has continued to believe that it’s critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to provide trusted, independent news and information from the region,” Spotify said in a statement. “Unfortunately, recently enacted legislati...

Will Smith responded to a joke by Chris Rock with a slap. Veteran entertainers Chris Rock and Will Smith were involved in an altercation during the 2022 Academy Awards telecast. Rock was on stage to present the Oscar for documentary feature and decided to make a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith being in “G.I. Jane”. The joke brought about laughter because of Jada's shaved head. After the joke was made, Smith approached the stage to hit Rock on the face. twitter.com Smith after hitting Rock on his face yelled from his sit, “Keep my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth!” Popular musician Diddy reacted to what happened by saying, “Will and Chris, we’re going to solve this like family. Right now we’re moving on with love. Everybody make some noise.” Will Smith won an Oscar for his role in King Richard Despite the altercation, Smith would win his first Oscar award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the movie King Richard. Smith then apologized to his fellow nominees and to ...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to share perspectives on engendering democratic governance in West Africa at a high-level dialogue on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun. The Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA), organisers of the event, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said it was in furtherance to ongoing efforts by leaders across West Africa to contain threats to democracy in the region. The event, which holds at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, will be hosted by the former president himself. Osinbajo will deliver the keynote address while other participants comprising leaders across West Africa and Obasanjo, Chairperson of CoDA board of directors, will make contributions physically and virtually. The vice president will be speaking on the theme: “Rising to the Challenge of Consolidating Democratic Governance.” CoDA attributed the recent development in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso as part of its reasons for convening the high-level dialogue. “It is t...

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, has commended the Judiciary for passing death-by-hanging sentence on four armed robbery convicts in the FCT. Acting Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi , made this known in a statement he issued on Sunday in Abuja. He stated that the convicts, Tochukwu Uwalaka , Gideon Igbabo , Miracle Amaechi , and Jamil Abdulsalam , robbed their victim of a 2006 Xterra Jeep, a 2008 Toyota Camry and two HP laptops on Aug. 23, 2016. They also carted away the victim’s phones, a digital camera, jewellery, N200,000 and other valuables. He explained that on the day in question, the convicts threatened a10-year-old daughter of the victim at gunpoint and ordered her to assist in getting access into his house in Kuje, FCT. Adejobi stated that operatives of the Intelligence Response Team of the police apprehended one of the suspects who led them to his three accomplices. He added that the convicts were charged to court after diligent inves...

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Abdullahi Adamu-led 79-member National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that emerged at Saturday’s national convention of the party. The president’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu , on Sunday in Abuja. According to the president, the unity of members at the convention puts the party on a firmer footing for victory at the 2023 general elections. The president returned to the convention ground at the Eagle Square on Sunday morning, along with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the Senate President to witness and celebrate the inauguration of the elected party executives. He remarked that the smooth conduct of the election raised the prospect of a mouth-watering APC victory in 2023. “The APC convention hosted last weekend sets the scene for an APC victory in the presidential and general elections in 2023. “It w...

A political group, Forum of Political Parties (FPP), has appealed to stakeholders and residents of the state to allow Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu a second term as governor of Lagos State. The forum, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, titled “ FPP Endorses Sanwo-Olu for Second Term ”, said that the achievements of the governor and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat , had proven beyond doubt that they deserve a second term in office. The statement was signed by Chief Kola Ajayi and Mr Shola Omolola , the Chairman and Secretary of the forum, respectively. “We are poised to continue to support the administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and we are geared towards endorsing him for a second term in Office. “With the successes and achievements recorded so far by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, we believe that his one good term surely deserves another term in office. “As we appeal to all stakeholders and Lagos residents to allow the governor serve a second term, we want to assure every...

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged the newly elected National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, on the party’s victory in the 2023 elections. Sanwo-Olu , in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile , on Sunday in Lagos, congratulated Adamu and other National Working Committee (NWC) and zonal executive members of the party. He advised the Adamu-led NWC to work tirelessly with APC leaders and stakeholders to make the ruling party stronger. According to him, this will ensure that APC retains power in 2023 at the federal level and win more states in addition to the 22 states currently governed by the party. The governor also praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his fatherly and leadership roles in ensuring that APC national and zonal executives emerged through a consensus arrangement. He said that many candidates, especially the national chairmanship aspirants, stepped down because of the respect they had for...

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi says APC will come out stronger and more united after Saturday’s National Convention. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that Bagudu spoke at the opening of the National Convention holding at Eagle Square, Abuja. Bagudu, who spoke on behalf of the 22 APC governors said, ’’ that will successfully see us to the 2023 general elections and beyond. ‘’We will surmount all the challenges and the convention will be largely successful. ‘’In readiness to the 2023 general elections, there is just no party like the APC.’’ According to the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, APC governors were proud of the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari and the party’s governors. The Kebbi governor added, ’’in all the states there are success stories because of the inspiration of Buhari.’’ Bagudu also stated that Buhari had instilled transparency and exemplary leadership in the country as he delivered on all his campaign promises. ‘’He has laid a so...

President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined the new National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that the party primaries are not influenced by “highest bidders”. The president gave the warning at the 2022 APC National Convention in Abuja. He urged party leaders to always promote internal democracy and equal opportunities for all members of the party. Buhari called on all politicians and the electorate to abide by the new Electoral Act “to promote the process of election, enhance transparency, fill in existing gaps and add value to Nigeria’s democracy for our democracy to thrive.” The president, who adduced reasons for his recent intervention in the affairs of the party, said that it was not intended to muzzle dissenting voices. “Recently, l had cause to intervene in the leadership crisis which was about to cause confusion in the party. ”Such internal disputes are common in young democracies such as ours, but we must avoid overheating the polity ...

Okowa joined family members, academia and the Itsekiri nation in mourning the renowned scholar. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condoled with the family of renowned mathematician and first female Vice-Chancellor of a Nigerian university, Prof. Grace Alele-Williams, over the passing of the scholar and administrator. Alele-Williams passed on Friday in Lagos at 89. In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, on Saturday, Okowa said that late Alele-Williams was a great role model to the female gender whom she inspired with her brilliance and diligence. The governor joined family members, academia and the Itsekiri nation in mourning the renowned scholar who, in 1963, earned a doctoral degree and became the first Nigerian female to attain such academic height. “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I condole with the deceased’s family, the academia and the Itsekiri nation and all Deltans on the passing of the renowned mathematician and scholar, ...

The Vice President saluted the courage and vision of the founding members of the APC. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for forging a political party to dislodge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during his address at the APC Convention, Osinbajo, who said the party was a product of ideas from opposition members, congratulated everyone that was part of its formation. He specially heaped praises on Buhari " whose vision " and " whose direction " gave birth to the merger that produced the APC. Osinbajo said ".....Before I take my seat, I want to specially congratulate all members of the All Progressives Congress, this is a party that was forged from the opposition, a party that came from peoples and ideas all from the opposition. "But some men sat together and decided to form this party, and I want to mention their names just so that we can congratulate them and commend them s...

Adamu was the consensu candidate of the party. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the former Nasarawa state governor, Senator Abdullahi Adamu , as its new National Chairman. Adamu's confirmation was done by party delegates at the convention ground of the APC. The Chairman of the convention, Governor Mohammed Bello Abubakar of Niger state, said the other six aspirants have submitted signed letters of withdrawal from the race which cleared the road for Adamu. Adamu was the consensus candidate following his endorsement by President Muhammadu Buhari and other party stakeholders. Details later.... ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The remains of the aircraft was found almost a year after it crashed. Barely a year after crashing, troops of Operation Desert Sanity have found the wreckage of an Alpha Jet aircraft in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. The Nigerian Army said in a short statement on Saturday, March 26, 2022, that the aircraft (NAF 475), belonging to the Nigerian Navy, had gone off the radar with two crew members on board on March 31, 2021. 11 months after, troops find wreckage of crashed Alpha Jet in Sambisa Forest. [Facebook:Nigerian Army] The statement read, “ Troops of Operation Desert Sanity on clearance patrol in Sambisa Forest, Borno State, have uncovered the wreckage of crashed Alpha Jet aircraft (NAF475) that went off the radar with two crew members on 31 March 2021. Further exploitation ongoing.” ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s national convention holding on Saturday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja, to declare the planned exercise unconstitutional and illegal. The PDP, In a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/389 2022, also sought a court order deregistering the APC as a political party having failed to meet the requirements of Sections 222(a), 223(b) and 225 of the 1999 Constitution. The party, in the suit dated March 25 and filed by its counsel, Samuel Irabor , listed the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), the APC, Registered Trustees of APC and the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee(CECPC). Others are the Chairman of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee as defendants as 1st to 5th defendants respectively. In the application, the PDP equally asked the court for an order of perpetual injunction restraining INEC from recognising, communicating with, dealing with or having...

All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday, unveiled the official hashtag for its convention, scheduled for International Conference Centre, Abuja on March 26. Unveiling the hash-tag during a virtual news conference, Chairman of Media and Publicity Committee of the convention, Abdullahi Sule , said that APC was set to host the biggest party convention in Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sule, who is the Governor of Nasarawa, was represented by Chairperson of the New Media Sub-Committee, Mrs Mary Ikoku . He said that the hashtag would be used to give blow-by-blow accounts of development during the convention on social media, websites and applications, such as twitter. According to him, the hashtag, #APCNationalConvention, is to announce the upcoming convention of ‘the largest party in Africa’, which is holding on March 26, at International Conference Centre, Abuja. “This media parley is to unveil to the media and the public the official hashtag of the conventio...

The Publisher of Ovation International Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu on Friday, obtained the PDP nomination and expression of interest forms to contest for the party’s 2023 presidential ticket. Momodu told newsmen at the PDP national Secretariat in Abuja, shortly after obtaining the forms, that the party needed to hearken to the cries of Nigerians and present a new type of leadership. He advised the PDP to present a candidate with the right pedigree for the 2023 presidential election. “I expect the party to hearken to the cries of Nigerians for a new type of leadership and not a rehash and regurgitation of the same monied class or cabals who had nothing to offer citizens. “The world has already left us way behind as a result of our addiction to narcoleptic leadership and the inability to exorcise the demons of democracy. “We can rid ourselves of the manacles and shackles of the depressive state and oppressive nature created by much vaunted purported political demigods and warlords....

Okowa remarked that the former governor remained an uncommon leader that was cherished by his people. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has congratulated former Governor of Imo, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, on his 57th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika , in Asaba, the governor described Ihedioha as a worthy son of Imo and an astute politician. He extolled Ihedioha, who is also a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives for his dogged hope and aspiration to provide leadership, direction and good life for Imo people. Okowa remarked that the former governor remained an uncommon leader that was cherished by his people and urged him not to be deterred by obvious challenges as he was optimistic that he would regain his position in 2023. “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I join your admirers and friends across the country to congratulate you, my dear brother and friend, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, on the o...

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday charged faithful not to cry for the demise of a saint, rather live a holy life to make eternity. The RCCG pastor who was Guest Preacher at the funeral of the General Overseer of the Christian Pentecostal Mission (CPM). Pastor Obiora Ezekiel in Lagos, gave the charge while ministering to people. Adeboye , said that there was no need for those living to weep for the departed soul of a saint such as Pastor Obiora Ezekiel that finished his race with excellent mark and has gone to rest for eternity The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the CPM pastor died on Nov. 21 2021 after a protracted illness at the age of 78. The guest preacher described late pastor Ezekiel as an icon of the gospel faith, whose career towered above human standard. He urged the faithful to work hard to emulate the late pastor whom God used during his stay on earth to reform people and win souls for Christ....

The Dapo Oshiyemi written romantic drama will see the Nigerian actors star as a couple. British-Nigerian actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim is set to commence production for his directorial debut 'It's the Blackness'. According to Variety, the film which will commence filming this month will star Nigerian actors Kalu Ikeagwu and Marcy Dolapo Oni alongside Daniel Davids, Matthew J. Morrison, Kierath Jandoo, Scott Haran, Philip Kay, Isis Clunie and Varun Raj. Set in South London, the Dapo Oshiyemi written romantic drama follows the story of two ambitious graduates from an elite university who must navigate institutional and structural racism as they look to build their careers in modern Britain while at the same time still making space in their lives for love and family. Speaking on the film, Kae-Kazim said in a statement: "I breathe this world, I grew up in it, It’s about my community, my family and not just about the struggles we face but the culture, family dynamics and love ...

The Chairman, Progressive Solidarity For Asiwaju (PSA), a political pressure group, Dr Ibrahim Emokpaire said that the All progressive Congress (APC) Presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu had proven to be a true fighter for democracy. Emokpaire said this at a press briefing on Friday in Abuja to commemorate the APC convention scheduled to hold on Saturday. He said that Asiwaju had similarly proven his mettle as one of the pillars of APC in its formative years. He said PSA was a fully registered body with a mission ”to drum up support with our robust structure at all levels of Nigeria and the diaspora for the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) as the next president of Nigeria.” According to him, PSA’s intention is to ensure that ABAT totally dominates the 2023 Presidential primaries and the general elections, emerging as the leader of the most populous black nation of the world. He said: “as former Governor of Lagos State, he puts in place the blueprint and economic growt...

Pollock prays someday the narrative will change. Nigerian music star Wizkid's third baby mama Jada Pollock has for the umpteenth time reacted to being addressed as his 'baby mama.' The music star's manager made this known while reacting to a series of tweets about her being a baby mama. "Get yourself a supportive baby mama," a Twitter user had tweeted while reacting to a viral post of Wizkid being used as a case study in a foreign university. twitter.com In her response, the mother of one prayed that someday the narrative will change. twitter.com "One day the narrative will change. I’m hopeful I often wonder if I was a man if I would still be titled in this way? Anyways no one cares we just keep working," she tweeted. This is not the first time Jada will be expressing her displeasure over being addressed as a baby mama. "I think about this…It’s so degrading & discriminating when I’m referred to as Wizkid’s 3rd baby mother befo...

The party said the decision was necessitated by the controversy surrounding Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act. The All Progressives Congress has restrained political appointees from voting at its National Convention. The Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) made this known in a press statement on Thursday, March 24, 2022. The statement was titled, ‘ Attention to political office holders who were elected as delegates ’. The CECPC said the decision was necessitated by the controversy surrounding Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act, adding that the political aides were allowed to attend the convention as mere observers. The statement reads, “ The National Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of APC has declared that all political appointees who were elected as delegates to the National Convention slated for 26/3/2022 SHALL NOT VOTE in view of the controversy surrounding Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act, 2022. “However, political appo...

Dr Garba Abari, the Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC) Pre-Convention Conference Committee, says the party has planned a policy conference to discuss approaches required to achieving an inclusive and coherent policy trajectory. He said this while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the conference, themed: “ Consolidating Democracy: Scorecard, Impact and the Road Ahead ”, had been slated for Friday. Abari , who is also the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), said the conference would strengthen internal cohesion within the APC, before and after its Saturday national convention. He added that the overall objective of the conference was to bring in the party’s leaders and sector experts to deliberate on its current and future policy direction. He said it was also to provide a reform agenda which the party would drive over the next phase of its administration, while building on the current achievements including the outcomes for Sta...

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday inaugurated a 37-member zoning committee as it prepares for the 2023 general elections. The PDP National Chairman, Prof. Iyorchia Ayu , while inaugurating the committee, urged its members to remain focused on the bigger picture, which was to win 2023 general elections. He said ”the goal is for the party to win power in 2023 and that could only be achieved by working together in unity”. The committee will work out modalities for the sharing of positions of Senate President, Speaker of House of Representatives, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The committee will also come up with sharing formula on leadership positions in the two chambers of the National Assembly among the six geopolitical zones. Ayu recalled that before they came into office as members of the National Working Committee (NWC), the party leaders put heads together and ensured that party offices were fairly distributed across the country. He said tha...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended action on court orders and motions regarding the defection of Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi and his Deputy, Chief Kelechi Igwe. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Festus Okoye , National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the commission met INEC on Thursday and deliberated on a wide range of issues. The issues according to him, includes preparations for the Osun State Governorship election and cases on the defection of the Governor and Deputy-Governor of Ebonyi State and 16 members of the State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okoye said that the commission decided to stay action at the meeting of the commission held on Thursday in Abuja, in the light of the conflicting judgements and orders served on it from Courts of coordinate jurisdiction. “It will be recalled that the Comm...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it will collaborate with an indigenous satellite television outfit, TStv, for smooth take-off of its Internet Protocol Television. The information is in a statement issued by Mr Emeka Mgbemena , the NYSC Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations on Thursday in Abuja. Mgbemena stated that the Director-General of the scheme, Maj.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim , disclosed this when he visited the TStv Headquarters. He said Ibrahim was led on a guided tour of all the units of the media outfit by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Bright Echefu , where he commended Echefu’s initiative of establishing a purely indigenous media outfit. He emphasised the need to give wider publicity to NYSC programmes, adding that youth corps members as talented youths in different areas of endeavour, would drive the television station. The director general sought for a robust collaboration with TStv toward ensuring that the objectives of establishing t...

President Muhammadu Buhari has hosted the founding fathers of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu, to a dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the get-together was to show Buhari ’s appreciation to the critical stakeholders for their continued support, understanding and cooperation to his administration. It was also meant to show appreciation to the founding fathers for keeping faith with the goals and ideals of the ruling party for national salvation. The engagement was also in furtherance of genuine efforts by the Buhari administration aimed at ensuring a rancour free and successful National Convention of the party, slated for March 26. Others in attendance included the first Interim Chairman of Party, Chief Bisi Akande , Dr Ogbonnaya Onu , Rochas Okorocha , Ibrahim Shekarau and Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko . Others are Governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, Aminu Masari...